Slovenia: Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites 2024

Market Size for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in Slovenia

The Slovene hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +29.5% against 2014 indices. Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in Slovenia

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports from Slovenia

For the fourth year in a row, Slovenia recorded decline in overseas shipments of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites, which decreased by -5.1% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +108.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports from Slovenia, with a combined 68% share of total exports. Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +208.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Croatia ($X) and Serbia ($X) were the largest markets for hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exported from Slovenia worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +183.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 66% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed strong growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Hungary ($X per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, imports of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites into Slovenia contracted significantly to X tons, which is down by -21.3% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 53%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main suppliers of hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports to Slovenia, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Austria, Belgium and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +96.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites to Slovenia, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +49.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+44.8% per year) and Italy (-2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a strong increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform